#power-play

#power-play

Nick Robertson made the most of an expanded role in the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent 4-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils, continuing a stretch of strong play that is becoming harder to overlook. Given increased ice time in the win, Robertson again delivered effective, consistent play, reinforcing the idea that he has earned an expanded role as coach Craig Berube evaluates his lineup options.

It was a good win before the break. We went with a positive attitude into the break. Those days off are important, for sure. It's a little reset that can bring some energy tonight. We have to do a lot of the same things we did in the last game.

Frederic, who was given a nice hand from the crowd when his obligatory welcome-back video was played, very well may have tripped on a fellow Oiler. Nonetheless, it didn't take long for Edmonton to cash in. McDavid took a Draisaitl feed at the side of the net and he calmly waited for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to sneak behind Sean Kuraly at the opposite post. McDavid hit him for a perfect redirect goal for the 1-0 Edmonton lead at 13:38 of the first period.

The Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.5 billion for Saturday night's drawing, the fifth largest in game history and the seventh highest among all lottery jackpots in the U.S. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $686.5 million, according to a Powerball news release. No ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday: white balls 25, 33, 53, 62, 66 and red Powerball 17, according to the release. The Power Play multiplier was 4.

Ryan Leonard was back on the ice for the Washington Capitals on Thursday morning. The 20-year-old winger, donning a light blue, no-contact jersey, skated and participated in drills for the first time since Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba injured Leonard's shoulder and face with a hit on December 5.

The Panthers fell behind 13:39 into the first when they yielded a rare power-play goal to the Kings after the table was set by Bennett's double-minor for high-sticking. After taking a low to high pass from Alex Laferriere at the left point, Brandt Clarke moved to his right and sent a shot towards the goal that was deflected down off the ice and in by Joel Armia, in a case of one 40 beating another.

The talented forward prospect extended his AHL assist streak to six games after authoring the primary apple on Brett Leason's second-period power-play goal against the Providence Bruins.

Calum Ritchie is no longer just the New York Islanders' future - no longer a player fans pencil in as a major contributor in future years, he is rapidly becoming one of the most important pieces of their present. With each game, the 20-year-old center continues to carve out a larger role, and Friday night in Tampa may have been his most defining moment yet.

Alex Ovechkin just keeps on keepin' on. And by keepin' on, I mean scoring goals. The 40-year-old forward lit the lamp twice in the Washington Capitals' never-in-doubt, 7-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, Wednesday. Ovi now has 911 career goals, which is also the number goaltenders want to call when they are facing Ovi because it's a goalsmergency. Alex Ovechkin career goal no. 910

He brings spirit to your team. Team spirit is really important. I believe - I don't believe; I know it - that he brings that team spirit every game. He is a great teammate and a likeable guy. He is always chatting and talking. He brings a lot to the team outside of the ice. It is important. Locker rooms are very important in this game, and he impacts the ice with his work ethic and second and third efforts out there as a player.